How to Soften Harsh Camera Flash
Create a bounce card., Find something that will create a translucent barrier for the flash (kind of like a really, tiny, soft box)., Be aware that the color of the barrier will affect the color and white balance of the photograph., Finished.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Create a bounce card.
This can work with your on or off camera flash.
Some useful items are:
White post it notes Note cards with no lines Printer paper Card paper For an on camera flash, fold the paper so that it comes between the flash and the subject.
If you have a 3 * 5 notecard, those work great, but use the side without the lines.
For your off camera flash, you can use a band or scrunchy, or something like that, to fasten the paper to the flash. -
Step 2: Find something that will create a translucent barrier for the flash (kind of like a really
Some ideas are:
Paper towel Tissue One use store bags , Be sure that you can set your white balance properly. , -
Step 3: soft box).
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Step 4: Be aware that the color of the barrier will affect the color and white balance of the photograph.
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Step 5: Finished.
Detailed Guide
This can work with your on or off camera flash.
Some useful items are:
White post it notes Note cards with no lines Printer paper Card paper For an on camera flash, fold the paper so that it comes between the flash and the subject.
If you have a 3 * 5 notecard, those work great, but use the side without the lines.
For your off camera flash, you can use a band or scrunchy, or something like that, to fasten the paper to the flash.
Some ideas are:
Paper towel Tissue One use store bags , Be sure that you can set your white balance properly. ,
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